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    Sastre (en. Tailor)

    /ˈsastre/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Professional who makes, adjusts, and repairs clothing, especially suits.
    The tailor took my measurements to make my suit.
    El sastre me tomó las medidas para hacer mi traje.
    Artist in the creation of custom clothing, combining style and technique.
    His work as a tailor is well recognized in the city.
    Su trabajo como sastre es muy reconocido en la ciudad.
    Person who makes modifications to already manufactured garments.
    The tailor adjusted the jacket I bought last year.
    El sastre ajustó la chaqueta que compré el año pasado.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ligarius', which refers to one who sews and joins.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wedding tailor
    The tailor who specializes in ceremonial suits.
    sastre de una boda
    in the hands of a tailor
    Expression indicating that something is in the hands of an expert.
    en manos de un sastre

    Related Words

    suit
    Set of garments of a specific design.
    traje
    making
    Process of making clothing.
    confección
    seamstress
    Person who makes garments, similar to a tailor but often focused on women's clothing.
    modista

    Slang Meanings

    neighborhood tailor
    The neighborhood tailor always knows how to make the best adjustments.
    El sastre de barrio siempre sabe cómo hacer los mejores ajustes.
    jack-of-all-trades tailor
    That tailor can make any type of suit with great skill.
    Ese sastre puede hacer cualquier tipo de traje con gran habilidad.